GNC reports ‘self-inflicted’ & ‘disappointing’ Q1
Lower consumer engagement and an inadequate assessment of the impact of prior-year promotions, but not the NY AG’s probe, are responsible for a ‘disappointing’ Q1, said GNC’s CEO Mike Archbold.
Archives for April 30, 2015
Algatech to launch soluble astaxanthin powder using Virun's technology at Vitafoods
The competition in the astaxanthin space to extend this the ingredient to new dosage forms and product matrices continues to heat up with the announcement of an encapsulated offering from Algatech featuring Virun’s delivery technology. The ingredient is...
Maker of GoodBelly shares 6 tips for successfully growing a brand
The vast majority of food and beverage launches fail to survive beyond the initial “experimental phase” in part because they expand their distribution too quickly, warns Alan Murray, the CEO of Next Foods.
Special edition: Authentic Tea Tastes
The next kale? Carela conquers bitter melon with beverages for sugar-conscious consumers
Tea and beverage company Carela says it has taken the ‘horrendous’ taste of Asian bitter melon and turned it into attractive beverages for millions of Americans who are worried about their sugar intake.
Dietary carotenoids linked to lower type 2 diabetes risks in healthy adults
High dietary intakes of alpha- and beta-carotene are associated with reduced type 2 diabetes risk in generally healthy adults, says data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Netherlands (EPIC-NL).